Primary Years Programme (PYP) Coordinator (50%) and Teacher (50%)

• Department: Junior School

• Reports to: Junior School Principal

• Interfaces with: Students, teachers, and the entire school community

• Term of contract: Full-time, permanent

• Start date: August 24, 2026

• Salary range: $76,924 – $125,496 with a stipend of $5,500 – $6,500

The School

Stratford Hall, an independent, K-12 IB World School, invites applications from individuals who wish to join our dynamic team. Located in Vancouver, BC, this warm, welcoming community is home to over 540 students and over 100 teachers and support staff. Our graduates attend the top post-secondary schools in Canada, the US and abroad. Founded in 2000, Stratford Hall is one of the few IB continuum schools in Canada and has a rich tradition of educational innovation and excellence in the Primary Years, Middle Years and Diploma Programmes.

Position Rationale and Goal

The PYP Coordinator and Teacher dual role supports the needs of faculty and students in the Junior School. The PYP Coordinator and Teacher serves as an instructional and pastoral leader in the Junior School, earning the respect and confidence of the community. The PYP Coordinator and Teacher possesses a thorough understanding of the BC curriculum and how to implement it through the framework of the Primary Years Programme. Additionally, the PYP Coordinator and Teacher uses the Standards and Practices of the IBO as a guide for supporting teaching and learning in the Junior School, and provides for continuum collaborations with the MYP and DP Coordinators.

The PYP Coordinator reports to and is evaluated annually by the Junior School Principal on objectives established jointly.

Candidate Profile

The Stratford Hall faculty and staff developed a profile to capture our priorities as educators.

I am a Stratford Hall Educator:

• I Pursue Knowledge

• I Listen to Understand

• I Build Bridges

• I Model Adaptability

• I Cultivate Safe Spaces

Qualifications and Skills

• A university degree with a teaching emphasis in a relevant field or completion of a teacher preparation program.

• Eligibility for BC teacher certification prior to starting in the role.

• Professional and personal commitment to the successful implementation and development of the International Baccalaureate Programmes.

• 5+ years of total educational experience.

• Successful demonstration of pedagogical leadership, organization, effective communication and interpersonal skills.

• Strong work ethic with the willingness to contribute to the entire school community.

• Strong organizational, communication, administrative and interpersonal skills.

• The ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team.

• Strong communication skills in English, both spoken and written.

• Computer literate with experience in Google Workspace.

Key Responsibilities: Primary Years Programme Coordinator

• Assist with the evaluation and development of the overall school program to meet the rigorous standards of the BC Ministry of Education and the International Baccalaureate programme.

• Serve as a pedagogical leader in assisting teachers to develop best teaching and learning practices in inquiry-based teaching, including new and innovative strategies, to support student success.

• Ensure all incoming teachers, or those teaching in a new role within the school, are fully familiar with the PYP, the Programme of Inquiry and BC curricular expectations for their grade and subject area.

• Monitor and assess units of inquiry as they are developed, and be aware of current curriculum developments.

• Provide support and feedback to teachers on teaching practices, use of rubrics, and systems for progress reports.

• Guide teachers through a yearly programme review, ensuring horizontal and vertical alignment.

• Support teacher and student development in the understanding and integration of the Approaches to Learning Skills.

• Collaborate with teachers on subject curriculum documents.

• Support teachers with Toddle learning and documentation.

• Work with Toddle representatives to understand and set-up progress reports.

• Collaborate with the Learning Support teachers to facilitate and support the implementation of differentiation strategies within unit development.

• Produce a programme handbook for the respective programme aimed at students and parents, updating it annually to ensure it has up-to-date information.

• In collaboration with the Vice-Principal, identify technology needs; support the integration of technology across the curriculum.

• Support teachers to become leaders in the IB network and beyond and engage within professional networks such as the IBO, ISABC, BCAIBWS.

• Collaborate with the Vice Principal, or their designee, in the creation of a timetable that meets the needs of students, and the IB programmes standards and practices.

IB Leadership

• Establish professional relationships with coordinators from ISABC schools and participate in activities sponsored by BCAIBWS.

• Sign up all new Stratford Hall Junior School teachers for MyIB accounts and inform all staff of recent developments and publications from the IBO.

• Ensure all regulations set by the IBO concerning programs, procedures, and standards and practices are adhered to as communicated in “Principles to Practice” documents.

• Collaboratively engage in short and long term planning with the principals, teachers and other coordinators to continually strengthen the programme.

• Co-lead the five-year IB evaluation processes, including the self-study (establishing timelines; coordinating and monitoring committee work; communicating with the appropriate IB office during the Self Study phase to ensure the school is compliant).

• Represent Stratford Hall at IB-related events and other events as required.

• Provide organizational support for the PYP Exhibition.

• Support the transition process for students between the PYP and MYP.

Key Responsibilities: Teacher

1. Teaching and Learning

• Plan, organize, and implement an appropriate instructional programme in a learning environment that guides and encourages all students to develop and fulfill their academic potential.

• Ensure students are actively engaged and setting learning goals.

• Encourage a culture of kindness in support of the IB Learner Profile.

• Empower students to feel responsible and take action.

• Support students in the pursuit of open-ended inquiry and real-life investigations.

• Contribute to the documentation of individual student learning progress.

• Advocate for the needs of individual learners and work collaboratively with the Learning Support Specialist to target areas for growth.

• Recognize a variety of levels of language competency and maintain awareness of the needs of emergent bilingual learners.

• Provide pastoral care.

2. Management

• Assist in organizing events specific to the grade/class/subject area.

• Provide meaningful and timely communication to parents.

• Assist in monitoring student attendance, behaviour, and participate in the development of progress reports.

• Ensure student assignments are evaluated and returned in a timely manner.

3. Professional Development

• As instructed, engage in professional development in order to better understand the needs of students and the classroom instructional program.

• Actively participate in constructive professional growth and evaluation.

• Seek and act upon constructive feedback and advice.

4. Involvement in the Wider School Community

• Take an active role within the school community by making a conscious effort to interact with all staff and be aware of current school events and initiatives.

• Positively support school initiatives organized by staff, students or parents through active participation and promotion within classrooms.

• Promote school unity through taking an active role in diversity, equity, and inclusion education.

• Attend school functions and special events.

• Assist in the preparation of grade or assembly presentations.

• Attend and actively participate in scheduled meetings.

• Maintain an active presence in common areas and during scheduled supervision duties.

• Take positive action to ensure the school is clean and well maintained, classrooms are neat and attractive and displays in classrooms and general purpose areas reflect the pursuit of excellence.

At times teachers may be requested to take on additional duties as assigned by the Principal.

How to Apply

Interested applicants should apply with a cover letter, resume and copy their BC Teaching Certificate.

We thank all applicants for their interest in Stratford Hall; only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. This position will remain open until filled.

We are committed to supporting a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring a barrier-free work environment. We welcome applications from all qualified job seekers, including applicants from historically underrepresented groups such as BIPOC (black, indigenous, and people of color), persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQ (persons of all sexual orientations and genders). If you are an applicant with a disability and require accommodation in either the recruitment process or on the job, we will work together with you to provide the reasonable workplace accommodation you need.